City Confidential (A&E)
common sense media says
Overdramatic docuseries looks at urban crimes.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this sometimes-overdramatic documentary series focuses on murders committed in North American cities. Due to the subject matter, there's plenty of discussion of topics like violent crime, drug trafficking, and sexual abuse, and some photos and footage show bloody crime scenes. What makes this show different from other crime documentaries is that each episode also showcases the city in which the crime is committed, offering some history and other information about the community.
Violence:
Frequent descriptions of violent crime, including murder and sexual abuse. Bloody crime-scene footage is sometimes shown. The victim is occasionally visible in these pictures.
Sex:
Frequent references to sexual behavior, including prostitution. The discussions usually aren't explicit.
Language:
Mostly mild -- "damn," "hell," etc. Stronger swear words (often from recorded evidence) are bleeped out.
Consumerism:
The show highlights various American cities, mentioning some of their local attractions.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
References to drug and alcohol abuse. Occasional references to drug trafficking.
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